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MAP AND MANUAL 



CITY OF DETROIT 



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PUBLISHING HOUSE 

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SIXj^S lET^IR^yrEI^ & CO. 



ESTABLISHED IN If 



Corner of Monroe Avenue and Farmer St. 



DETROIT. 



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TRIBUNE PRINT, DETROIT. 



THE MOST POPULAR 

FURNITURE HOUSE 

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Up with the times in Styles ; Eown with the 
times in Prices. 



NEUTRAL IN POLITICS BUT LIBERAL IN BUSINESS. 
MANUFACTUEE 



DEFY COMPETITION 

In Character of Goods as to Durability 

Imite Competition in Styles, 

And will Discount any House in Detroit in Prices. 

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FURNITURE EMPORIUM, 
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PREFACE. 



In presenting to the public the sixth edition of our 
Guide Map, we desire to express our thanks for the 
appreciative reception accorded to each successive 
edition. The Map is newly engraved and shows all 
the new streets and extensions of older ones. As an 
entirely new and novel feature, and one that will 
prove a very great convenience, we direct special 
attention to the House numbers engraved on the Map, 
two house numbers being given in each block, by 
means of which the relative location of other num- 
bers can be easily determined. 

The Manual gives information of general interest, 
compiled expressly for our Map. The cards of busi- 
ness houses contained herein, are worthy of special 
notice, as all of them represent honorable and legiti- 
mate enterprises that are of value to the community. 
SILAS FARMER & CO. 



Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1872, by Stjis Fabmjb, in the 
office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington. 



JAMES & MARTIN, 



DEALERS IN 



American and Imported 

HARDWARE, 

Fine Table Cutlery, 
WOSTENHOLM'S POCKET KNIVES, 

Rodgers' World-renowned Scissors, 

HEINISCH CELEBRATED SHEARS 

The best article of the kind in the world. 

Latest Improvements and ITovelties in 

Patent Bright Metal, Brass, and Nickel Plated 

Agents for Flower Stands and other 

^\^iiiE ^ooi:>s. 

Doty's Clothes Washer, Novelty and other A 

No. 1 Clothes Wringers. 

ICE CREAM FREEZERS. 

Water Coolers and Refrigerators 

IN THEIR SEASON. 

All Goods Strictly First -Glass. 

JAMES ^ MARTIN, 

DETROIT, MICHIGAN. 



CONTENTS 



PAGE 

Boots and Shoee, R. H. Fyfe 6 

Baths, Dr. B. Stone 24 

Business College, Ira Mayhew 42 

Board of Trade 43 

Box Makers, J. A. Berry & Co 66 

City Hall, and description 10 & 11 

City Expenses 69 

Carriages, A. Rolfe 12 

Census of Detroit 19 

Cleveland Line of Boats 30 

Crockery, J. B. Shefferly 38 

Carpets, Freedman Bros 46 

Cemeteries, Elmwood and Woodmere 57 

Cemeteries, Lutheran and Mt. Elliott.. .... 59 

Carvers, H. Schmitz & Co 68 

Coal, Viger Bros 70 

Courts 73 

Carpenters, Pip & Spitzley Bros 14 

Dry Goods, J. W. Frisbie On Map 

Detroit in 1796 17 

Dentist, J. H. Farmer 8 

D. L. & L. M. R. R 48 

D. & M. R. R 72 

Drinking Fountains 79 

Electro Plating, E. Bromley 58 

Elections 65 

Furniture, Smith & Wood 2 

Fort Wayne 23 

Furs, Walter Buhl & Co Inside Front Cover 

Fire Department 61 



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RICHARD H. FYFE 




MANUFACTUBER AND DEALER IN 

BOOTS ilD SHOES, 

OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. 

Fine Custom Work a Specialty, 



101 Woodward ATcnue. 



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Fire Alarms 61 & 63 

G, T. Railway > 50 

G. W. Railway 52 

Good Templars Meetings 37 

Hate and Caps, Walter Buhl &Co., Inside Front Cover 

Hardware, James & Martin 4 

House Furnishing Goods, James & Martin... 4 

History of Detroit 13 

Hair Goods, Mrs. R. W. Allen 18 

Hotel, Antisdel House 28 

Hack and Dray Fares 25 

House of Shelter 47 

Hospital, Women's 47 

Hospital, St. Luke's 51 

Hospital, Harper 55 

Hospital, Marine, and St. Mary's 45 

Home of Friendless 49 

House of Correction — 75 

Industrial School 51 

Jewelry, M, S. Smith & Co 80 

JaU 75 

Livery, A. Rolfe.... 12 

Lumber, Geo. A. Ross 22 

Mayors of Detroit 19 

Monument, Soldiers, (cut and description) 21 «& 23 

Millinery, J. W. Frisbie.... On Map 

Masonic Meetings 37 

Mechanics' Society 43 

Machinery, Jas. Jenks ... 62 

Map Publishers, Silas Farmer & Co 54 

M. C. R. R 74 

Orphan Asylum, Protestant 49 

Orphan Asylum, Catholic 53 

Odd Fellows' Meetings 37 

Painters, Reid & Hills 20 

Police 



DR. J. H. FARMER, 

Sirpi Deitist, 

(ornCE ESTABLISHED IN 1853.) 

Continues also the Practice of 

MEDICINE. 



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31 Monroe Avenue, 

CORNER OF FARMER STREET, 

(One Block North of the f'ity Hall.) 



V Terms Alv/ays Reasonabli^. 

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Plumber, S. W. Lovett 26 

Perlumery, J. M. Seeley & Co. 36 

Public Halls 39 

Public Library 41 

Pianos, A. Couse 44 

Real Estate Broker, W. J. Waterman On Map 

Rail Roads 31 

Religious Meetings 35 

Refreshment Rooms, W, H. Dewey 44 

Retreat lor Insane 53 

Registration . . 65 

Reservoir, Water Works 75 

Streetcars 27 & 29 

Stone Yard. J. W. Batchelder 32 

Sewer Pipe, J. W. Satchelder 32 

Steamboat Lines 33 

Second Hand Goods, J. Rowell 64 

Sewing Machines, Cheney, Son & Bartlett .... 60 

Schools, Public 67 

Sewers 79 

Tailors, J. Donaldson & Co 34 

Taxes, City 69 

Taxes, State anti County 71 

Trunk Manufacturers, L. H. Wolff & Co 76 

Undertaker, R. Bronson 56 

Upholsterers, Pixley Bros 78 

Voters, Who are 67 

Wood Yard and Dock, L. Peocock 16 

Window Glass, Reid & Hills 20 

Wilson Sewing Machine, Cheney, Son & Bart- 
lett 60 

Water Rates 77 

Young Men's Christian Association.. 85 

Young Men s Society 41 



NEW CITY HALL. 



The new City Hall, on Campus Martin?, is admi- 
rably adapted for the purpose, the grounds being 
large and central. The building faces on four streets, 
is 200 feet \ov.g on Woodward avenue and Griswold 
street, and 90 feet wide on Fort street and Michigan 
avenue. It is three stories above the basement, and 
accommodates all the city and county offices, together 
with the Circuit and Recorder's Courts. The style 
is Italian with Mansard roof, and a tower rising from 
the centre of the building. The walls are built of 
sandstone from Amherst quarries, near Cleveland, 
Ohio. The interior is fire proof, having brick arches 
and iron beams for floors. The height from street 
to cornices at roof is 66 feet, and to top of tower 
180. On the several sides of the first section of tower, 
are figures representing "Justice," "Industry," 
"Arts," and " Commerce." In this section is the clock, 
and above thai the general fire alarm bell, and over 
it the lookout. The total cost is about $600,000, ex- 
clusive of the ground. 



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GREAT WESTERN 



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SLEIGH DEPOT, 




2S8, 290 Si 292 Jefferson Avenue, 

One Block above Biddle House, 

DETROIT; - - MICHIGAN. 
ALONZO ROLFE, Prop'r. 



N. B.— First-Class Livery and Sales Stable con- 
nectefl with the above Establishment. 



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HISTORY OF DETROIT. 



Detroit derives its name from the French word 
d'etroit, the strait whence we have the cognomen of 
the " City of the Straits," It was first visited in 
1610 and settled by whites in 1701, when Fort Ponch- 
artrain, so called, was erected near the river and 
below Shelby street. 

In 1749, additional emigrants from France arrived 
and it is probable the bounds of the long and narrow 
French farms were stake i out about this time. In 
1763, the country was ceded to England, and in 1778, 
Fort LeNoult, afterwards called Fort Shelby, was 
erected. It was located between Fort street and 
the river and below Shelby street. In 1796, the plan 
of the city was as is shown in cut on page 17. 
The cut as nearly as is known, embraces what would 
DOW be bounded by Montcalm, Randolph and Wayne 
streets and the river. On June 11th, 1805, the city 
was totally destroyed by fire, and in 1807, by order of 
Congress, Gov. ^ull and Judges A. B. Woodward 
and James Witherell laid out a new town and also 
10,000 acres adjoining the city. The city as laid out 
by them, is now embraced within the bounds of Cass 
and Randolph streets, Adams avenue and the river. 

The present limits of the city were established 
February 12th, 1857. 



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PIP & SPITZLEY BROS., 



iarpenters, | 




AND MANUTACTURERS OF 



SASH, BLINDS & DOOES. 



Cor. Antoine and Beacon Streets, 



NEAR GRATIOT STREET, 



Detroit, 



Mich. 



THE OLD PONTIAC TREE. 



This old whitewood tree, located on Jeflferson ave. 
between the Orphans Asylum and Marine Hospital, 
is one of the most interesting relics of the past his- 
tory of Detroit to be found in or about the city. 
The events which make this tree a historical land- 
mark, were given some years ago in Harper's Maga- 
ziLe, and are as follows: Pontiac, a great Ottawa 
warrior and statesman, formed a league of several 
of the Indian tribes in the Northwest, at the close 
of the French and Indian war for the purpose of ex- 
terminating the English west of Oswego and Fort 
Duguesne. He said to the Canadians at a council in 
his camp : " I have told you before and I now tell 
you again, that when I took up the hatchet, it was 
for your good This year the English must all perish 
through Canada. The Master of Life commands it." 
They refused to join him and he pressed forward in 
his conspiracy. 

In July, 1763, Pontiac was encamped near a swamp 
in the vicinity of this tree, and Capt. Dalzell pro- 
ceeded to attack him ; Pontiac being informed of his 
intention through treachery, was fully prepared, and 
the result was, that Dalzell was forced to retreat to 
the Fort with the loss of 61 in killed and wounded. 
Most of the slain fell at the bridge ; and Parent's 
Creek has ever since been called, from that circum- 
stance. Bloody Run. 

The bridge was much nearer the river than Jef- 
ferson avenue, and the huge tree, which shows many 
marks of the bullets wh)ch flew on that occasion 
stands in what was then a thicket in the ravine be- 
tween the assailants and the assailed. 



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AN ITEM ON THE 



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FUEL QUESTION, 



Which is an Important one in any Large City. 

Each must be his own judge, as to whether COAL 
or WOOD is cheapest. 

If Wood is preferred, and you consider that the Best is the 
Cheapest, we invite you to order of 

L. PEOCOCK, 

DEALER IN 

Cordand Stove Wood, 

"Who will furnish either, in any amount. Will 

give you just what he bargains to, both 

in quantity and quality. 

1^^ You can be furnished from the Dock, lor your 
year's supply at very low figures, or I will furnish you 
in smaller quantities, just as you need, prepared for 
immediate use. 

Machine sent to saw wood after delivery, if desired. 
L. PEOCOCK, 
Cor. Griswold & Cliflbrd sts. and Dock foot WajTie st. 



The City of Detroit in 1796. 







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BE SURE AND VISIT 

MRS. R.W. ALLEN S 




Mammoth Show Window 

—WITH— 

REVOLVING HEAD 



Fashionable Hair Goods, 

CHE:A.I»It:©T IN THE TV'EST. 

175 Woodward Avenue, Detroit. 



The only LADIES WIG STORE in the West. 

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CENSUS OF DETROIT. 



In 1810 770 

In 1818 1,110 

In 1820 1,442 

In 1828.... 1,517 

In 1830 2,222 

In 1834 4,968 

In 1840 9,192 



In 1850. 21,019 

In 1854 40,127 

In I860.... 45,619 

In 1864 53,170 

In 1868 68,827 

In 1870 79,601 



MAYORS OF DETROIT. 



J^l^l John R.Williams. 
1826.. Henry I. Hunt. 



1827 
1828 

laso. 

1831. 
1832. 
1833. 

1834 ■ 

1835 i 
1836' 

1837. 

1838- 

1839. 

1840 I 

1841 I 
1842. 
1843. 
1844; 
1845 
1846' 
1847. 



I John Biddle. 

..Jonathan Keareley. 
.John R. Williams. 
.Marshall Chapin. 
.Levi Cook. 
.Marshall Chapin. 
i C. C. Trowbridge. 
I Andrew Mack. 

- Levi Cook. 

.Henry Roward. 
i Augustus Porter. 

Asher Bates. 

DeGarmo Jones. 

-Zina Pitcher. 

.Douglass Houghton. 
.Zina Pitcher. 

-John R. Williams. 

.James A. Van Dyke 



1848.. 
1849.. 
1850.. 
1851.. 

1852 1 
1853) 
18.54.. 
1855.. 
1856/ 

1857 f 

1858 1 

1859 (" 
1860/ 

1861 f 

1862 I 

1863 ( 

1864 I 

1865 1 

1866 I 

1867 1 
18681 

1869 I 

1870 f 
1871 J 

1872}- 



Frederick Buhl. 
Charles Howard. 
John Ladue. 
Zachariah Chandler. 

John H. Harmon. 

Oliver M. Hyde, 
Henry Ledyard. 

Oliver M. Hyde. 
John Patton. 
Christian H. Buhl. 
William C. Duncan. 
Kirkland C. Barker. 
Merrill I. Mills. 



Wm. W, Wheaton. 
Hugh Moffat. 



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REID & HILLS, 

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Dealers in French and American 

WmDOW GLASS 

• WALL PAPER, WIN DOW SHADES, 

Plate Glass, Mirrors, Picture Frames, 
ENGRAVINGS, CHROMOS AND 

108 Woodward Ayenne, 



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GEO. A. ROSS & CO., 



DEALERS IN 



LUMBER 

AND 

Warranted Shingles. 

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Special Attention Given to 



OFFICE AND YARD: 

Cor. Michigan Ave. and Griswold St., 
DETROIT, MICHIGAN. 

OEO. A. R089. WM. C. ROSS? 



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SOLDIERS' MONUMENT. 



The Monument located on the CampuB Martius and 
formally dedicated April 9, 1872, is designed as an 
oflfering to the memory of the brave men from Michi- 
gan who perished in the war caused by the Southern 
Kebellion. It was designed by Randolph Rogers, 
ot Rome, a former resident of Michigan, and was 
erected by J. Q. Batterson, of Hartford, under 
a eub-contract with Mr. Rogers. The total cost is to 
be about $74,000, the most of which has been, and 
all will be raised by voluntary subscriptions. 

The Dody of the Monument is of Westerly Granite, 
and the statues are of Golden Bronze, cast in Munich. 
The general design of the Monument is embraced in 
four sections. The first section has, at its corners, 
four bronze Eagles. The second section has four 
statues, representing the four departments of the 
United States service, Infantry, Marine, Cavalry and 
Artillery ; each of the statutes are 7 feet high. The 
third section to have four allegorical females, viz: 
Victory, Union, Emancipation and History; these 
statues are to be life-size, in a sitting position. The 
crowning figure is 11 feet high, representing 
Michigan, allegorically. under the figure of an Indian. 
The entire height of the Monument, including the 
crowning figure, is 60 feet. 



FORT WAYNE. 



This fortification is three and a half miles from the 
Ciiy Hall, on the River Road, and is reached by the 
Fort Street Cars ; was commenced in 1&43, and com- 
mands the City of Detroit, the river channel and a 
large portion of the Canadian shore. Formerly of but 
little value, it has, under the superintendence of Gen. 
T. J Cram, been made a first-class fortification, 
mounting a large number of guns. A comparatively 
small amount of money will complete it, and the total 
cost, when finished, will be not far from $400,000. The 
Fort and grounds adjoining, occupy some sixty acres. 
Visitors are usually admitted to the grounds during 
the day. 



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Dr. stone, after a successful practice of twenty- 
four years in the easiem States and Michigan, informs 
his friends throughout the country that he is now bet- 
ter than ever prepared to receive and treat patients. 
His large and commodious residence 

Nos. 80 and 82 Wayne St. bet. Congress &. Fort Sts., 
has been entirely remodeled and furnished for the com- 
fort and convenience of invalids. It is situated in one 
of the finest parts of the city, and within a few min- 
utes' walk of the churches, places of amusement, and 
public offices. 

The celebrated Electro Hot and Cold Air Baths have 
been fitted up within the house in the most complete 
and luxurious manner, and the attendants are as ex- 

ferienced and attractive as anywhere can be found, 
nvalids wishing for a quiet home, with con- 
cientioup treatment, and genial influences of a home- 
like intercourse, cannot more effectually attain these 
objects than by a visit to his establishment ; and it may 
be added, that it affords facilities for the use of Elec- 
triciiy and Electro Magnetic Baths, equal to any other 
institute in the country. 

THE LADIES' DEPARTMENT will be under the 
direction of Mrs. Dr Stone, who has had years of ex- 
periencein the application of baths to invalids, and 
will see that the duties are performed with skill that 
only comes from long practice, and with civility and 
taithfulness. Invalids suffering with rheumatism, 
neuralgia severe colds, gout, dyspepsia, or any nervous 
disease, will receive more benefit than from any other 
source, in connection with proper diet and exercise. 

SINaLE BATH, - $1.25 I FIVE TICKETS, - $5.00 

TWELVE TICKETS, $10.00. 
Hours, from 7 A., 3T. to O I». Ml. 

All Tickets to be paid for in advance. Persons com- 
ing into the house will pay one week in advance. 

^P~ Arrangements are in progress by which, at an 
expense of several thousand dollars, we shall be pre- 
pared to give the Turkish Bath, in as satisfactory a 
manner and with as pleasant accessories as those afford- 
ed by any establishment in the country. 



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RATES OF HACK FARE 

AUTHORIZED BY CITY OKDINAN'CB. 



For carrying a passenger from one place to another 
within the limits of said city (city of Detroit,) fifty 
cents. Children under ten years of age, not exceeding 
two in number, when accompanied by parents or 
guardians, shall be carried free of charge. Those in 
excess of that number shall each be charged half fare. 

For the use of any public conveyance by the hour, 
for not more than four persons, and with the privilege 
of going from place to place, and stopping as often as 
required, one dollar and fifty cents for the first hour ; 
and one dollar for each additional hour ; and for frac- 
tional hours, at the rate of $1.00 per hour ; and for each 
additional passenger, twenty-five cents per hour. For 
the use i>y the day of such conveyance, five dollars. 
For each trunk, fifteen cents ; but no charge shall be 
made for any bag, valise, or bundle, weighing less than 
fifty pounds. 

When a public conveyance is used between the 
hours of 11 p. M. and 5 a. m., it shall be lawful to de- 
mand and receive for the same services one- half m ore 
than the rates prescribed above. ■ ^^ 

Any disagreement as to time and rates shaTT be de- 
termined by the Mayor. 



COMPENSATION OF DRAYMEN. 



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The owner or driver of a licensed dray shall be en- 
titled to demand and receive the following compensa- 
tion, and no more : For removing or transporting 
furniture a distance of not exceeding one mile, one 
dollar per load, and ten cents for each additional mile ; 
for conveying any article a distance not exceeding one 
mile, fifty cents, and 10 cents for each additional mile. 
All disputes and disagreements as to distance or rates 
of compensation, between draymen and persons em- 
ploying them, shall be determined by the Mayor. 



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PLUMBER, 



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40 Michigan Avenue, DETEOIT. 



Lead Pipe, Sheet Lead, Water Closets, 

TTASH BAKINS, Etc. 

Hot and Cold Water 
BOILERS AND BATH TUBS 

Fitted up in the Neatest Manner. 



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STRE ET C ARS, 

GRAND RIVEK STREET CARS. 

The route extends from Jefferson avenue up Wood- 
ward avenue to Grand Kiver avenue and up GrancJ 
avenue to Eighth street. 

The fare is five cents. The first car leaves Eighth 
street at 6:20 a. m. The time occupied in the trip is 
20 minutes, and the first car leaves Jefferson avenue at 
6:50 A. M., and cars leave each end of the route every 
20 minutes until 8:30 a. m., and alter that time every 
10 minutes until 8 P. M., when they go back to 20 
minutes time again. The last car leaves Eighth st. 
and the last car leaves Jefferson avenue at I0:;i0 p. m. 
except Sundays, when the last car leaves Eightn street 
at 9:40, and the last car leaves Jefferson ave. at 10 p. m. 

THE HAMTRAMCK STREET CARS. 

Runs from Mt. Elliott avenue up Jefl'erson avenue to 
the Race Course, distant one and one-eighth miles. 
The far« is 5 cents ; the trip, one way is made in 10 
minutes, and cars run every 30 minutes after the first 
car leaves the terminus, at the Race Course, which is 
at 6.15 A. M. The first car leaves Mt. Elliott avenue 
at 1 A. M. The last car leaves Mt. Elliott avenue at 
6:30 p. M,, and the last car leaves Race Course at 6:15 

p. M. 

THE JEFFERSON AVENUE CARS. 

Run from Third street up Jefferson avenue to Mt. 
Elliott avenue. The first car leaves Tnird street at 
5.50 A. M. The time occupied in the trip is 30 min- 
utes, and the first car leaves Mt. Elliott avenue at 6:20 
A. M., and cars leave each end of the route every 10 
minutes thereafter until 10 p. m., at which time the 
last regular car leaves Third street, and the last ^ egu- 
lar one leaves Mt. Elliott avenue at 10:30 p.. m . A 
Special car will run on Jetierson avenue, leaving Third 
street at 10:30 p. m., and Mt. Elliott avenue at 11 p. m. 
Double fare will be charged. 

THE WOODWARD AVENUE CARS. 

Run from Jefl'erson avenue up Woodward rivenue to 
Farnsworth street. The first car leaves Jefferson 
avenuR at 6 a. m. The time occupied in the trip is 30 
minutes, and the first car leaves Farnsworth street at 
6:30 A. .M, and cars leave every 12 minutes thereafter 
until 10 P. M., at which time the last car leaves Jeffer- 
son avenue, and the last regular one leaves Farns- 
worth St. at 10.30 P.M. A special Car leaves Jefferson 
avenue at 10:30 p. m., and, returning, leaves Farns- 
worth street at 11 p. m. 



MTISDEL HOUSE, 



Michigan Avenue, Cor. Washington, 



( One Block West of City Hall ) 



YIM. W. ANTISDEL, Proprietor, 



r>JETROIT, IMICH. 



The most home- like Hotel in Detroit ; well kept, 
strictly temperance and worthy of the large patronage 
it receives.— Publisher. 
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STREET CARS, 



1UE l^OKT bTKl!;l,T AM) EL,MWOOI> KAILWAY. 

Was opened in September, 1865, and extends from 
Eimwood Cemetery through Croghan, Randolph, Michi- 
gan avenue and Fort fctreet to Clark street, outside of 
the city limits, and from Clark to the River Road, and 
Fort W ayne. The rates ot fare are as follows : 

Any distance within the City Limits, 5 cents, or 22 
tickets for one dollar. 

Any distance between the City Limits and the pre- 
sent western terminus, 5 cents, or 22 tickets for $1. 

From any point within the City Limits to the Sand- 
wich Ferry 8 cents. From any point within the City 
Limits to Toll Gate 9 cents. From any point within 
the City Limits to. the western terminus 10 cents. 
Children under 15 years ol age, by buying tickets at 
the office, will get 25 for one dollar, that will carry 
them any distance over the road. 

The first car leaves the barn on Clark street at 5.50 
A. M., and the first car leaves Eimwood avenue at the 
same time ; and cars leave each end of the route every 
15 minutes thereafter until 8:50 a. m., when they leave 
every 12 miuutes until 9:30, p. m., when the last car 
leaves Eimwood avenue ; the last car leaves Fort at 
10.10 P. M. The time occupied in the trip one way is 
one hour and ten minutes. 

THE MICHIGAN AVENUE CAKS. 

Run from Jeft'erson avenue up Woodward avenue to 
and on Michigan avenue to City Limits. The first car 
leaves Jefierson avenue at 5:c)0 a. m. The time occu- 
pied in the trip is 37 minutes, and the first car leaves 
City Limits at 0:07 A. m. and cars leave each end of the 
route every 15 minutes thereaiier until 10 p. m., at 
which time the last regular car leaves City Limits at 
10:30 p. M. A Special Car leaves Jelfersou avenue at 
10:30 P. M., and returning, leaves City Limits at 11:07 

p. M. 

THE URATIOT STREET CARS. 

Run from Jefi'erson avenue up Woodward, Monroe ave. 
and Randolph street to and on Gratiot to Dequindre 
street. The first car leaves J eflerson avenue at 5:10 a. 
M. The time occupied in the trip is 20 minutes. The 
first car leaves Uequindre street at 6:40 a. m., and 
cars leave each end of the route every 20 minutes there- 
after until 10 p. M., at which the last car leaves Jefi'erson 
avenue, and the last car leaves Dequindre street at 
10:20 p. M. 



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The Detroit and Cleveland Steam 
Navigation Company. " 



Detroit & Cleveland 



The Cheapest Route! 



NORTHWEST, 

Capt. E. R. ViGER. 



R. N. RICE, 

Capt. Wm. McKat, 



Connecting at CLEVELAND with Morning Trains for 
East and Soutli. 

Connecting at DETROIT with Morning Trains for 
We^t and Northwest. 

i^"" Through Tickets to all points East and South, 
for sale at principal R. R. Ticket oflBces, and at the 
Company's Office, foot of Shelby street, Detroit. 
1^^ No extra charge for State Rooms. 

J. OWEN, President, Detroit. 
D. CARTER, Secretary and Agent, Detroit. 

L. A. PIERCE, 
General Agent, Cleveland, Ohio. 



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RAILROADS. 



There are six Railroads extending from Detroit, as 
follows ; 

The Michigan Cbktbal, firom Detroit to Chicasro. 
Distance 284 miles. 

The Michigan Southern, from Detroit to Chicago. 
Distance 284 miles, and also East to Buffalo by way of 
Toledo, Cleveland, Erie and Dunkirk, a distance of 
360 miles. 

The Detroit & Milwaukee, from Detroit by Rail 
and Steamboat to Milwaukee. Distance 273 miles. 

The Great Western, by Ferry and Rail from De- 
troit to Niagara Falls. Distance 229 miles. 

The Grand Trunk Railroad from Detroit to Port- 
land, Maine. Distance 861 miles. 

The Detroit, Lansing & Lake Michigan Railroad 
from Detroit to Howard City. Distance 164 mUes, and 
soon to be completed to Lake Michigan. 

The Detroit and Bay City Railroad from Detroit to 
Bay City is soon to be completed. 

The Depots of the Michigan Central, D. L. & L. M. 
and Grand Trunk Railroads are both in one at the 
foot of Third street, and the Ferry of the Great West- 
ern Railway, which makes close connections with the 
Michigan Central Railroad leave this depot on the 
arrival of passenger trains. 

The Detroit and Milwaukee and Michigan Southern 
Pailroads occupy, jointly, the Depot at the foot of 
Brush street. 

The distance between the two depots is a little less 
than one mile. 

The Junction of the Michigan Central and Michi- 
gan Southern Railroads, with the Grand Trunk Rail- 
way is shown by a separate plat on the map, and is 
about three miles from the Depot in Detroit. 

The Junction of the Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad 
with the Grand Trunk Railroad is just outside of the 
city limits and is about three miles from the Depot in 
Detroit. 



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J. W. BATCHELDER, 

DEALER IN 

SAWED AND. WROUGHT 

Ohio Blue Free Stone 

FLAGGING, DOOR SILLS, 

Steps and Landings, Window Caps, Sills, Water 

Tables, Ashlar Tiling, Coping, Hearths, 

Monument Bases, Etc., 

STONE SIDEWALKS A SPECIALTY. 

A Large Stock of Sewer Pipe Constantly on liand. 

OFFICE AT STONE YARD, 

Corner She/by and Atwater Streets, 

Rear of Board of Trade Buildiug, . 

DETROIT, - MICH. 

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STEAMBOAT LINES, 



The Detroit and Cleveland Line, consists of two 
boats, which leave the M. C. R. R. dock alternately for 
Cleveland direct every evening at 9 p. m., Sundays ex- 
cepted. The distance by water is about 110 miles. 
The Company's dock and office is at the foot of Shelby 
street. 

The Chatham Line has one regular boat which leaves 
Black & Young's dock, between Shelby and Wayne 
sts., every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 P. m. 
for Chatham direct. Distance about 60 miles. 

The JRiver St. Clair and Lake Shore Line, consists of 
7 boats, which leave the foot of Wayne street as fol- 
lows : For Mackinaw, distance 300 miles, every Mon- 
day. For Saginaw, distance about 230 miles, every 
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. For Port Huron, 
distance about 63 miles, every week day. The above 
line of boats stop at Alpena, distance 2'.^0 miles, and 
at all ports between Detroit and Mackinaw. There 
is also one boat for Trenton, Wyandotte, Ecorse, etc., 
every weekday. 

J. L. Hurd & Company's Saginaw Line, consists of 
two boats, which leave Detroit for Toledo and Cleve- 
land, distance 55 and 110 miles, respectively, and for 
Saginaw direct, distance about 230 miles, once a week. 
They have no regular day. The Company's office and 
dock is at the foot of Secona street. 

The Union Steamboat Company has twenty -six 
boats, which leave daily for Butialo, distance 295 miles, 
and Milwaukee, distance 715 miles, and Chicago, dis- 
tance about 800 miles. Office and dock, foot of Second 
street. 

The N. T. Company'' s Line consists of 21 boats, one 
of which leaves their dock between Shelby and Gris- 
wold streets every Monday and Thursday evening for 
Oswego, Ogdensburg, etc., and every evening except 
Sunday, and Monday for Milwaukee, Chicago, &c. 

The Lake Superior Line consists of 11 boats, which 
leave Detroit daily at 10 p. m., (except Sundays and 
Mondays) lor Duluth, distance 940 miles, and all in- 
termediate Lake Superior ports. Offices and docks, 
foot of Woodward avenue and at the loot of Secgnd 
street. 



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DONALDSON & CO., 



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Wedding Outfits a Specialty, 



No. 166 Jefferson Ave., 



UMlPBiHl^* Ml®m® 



J. W. Donaldson. 



J. H. Donaldson . < • 



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Y. M, C. A,-RELIGIOUS. 



YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. 

This Association was organized in August, 1864. It 
opened its free parlor and 'reading room in tlie Merrill 
Block, corner of Woodward and Jefferson avenues, on 
November 28, 1864. 

The rooms are free to all, and are open every day 
from 8 A. M. to 10 p. m., Sundays excepted. The daily 
number of visitors is about two hundred. 

The Association furnishes reading matter to inmates 
of the jail, and maintains religious services thereon 
every Sabbath morning. 

It also sustains a weekly religious meeting at the 
rooms on Monday evening. 

It has various committees, designed to aid strangers, 
and all such are invited to the rooms and to avail 
themselves of the good offices of the Association. 

The dues of the members are two dollars a year, and 
the annual meeting is the second Monday in January. 

RELIGIOUS MEETINGS. 

Prayer meeting every Monday evening at rooms of 
the Young Men's Christian Association. 

The regular weekly prayer meetings in all the 
Methodist churches, is on Thursday evening ; and at 
the Central M. E. Church, corner Woodward and 
Adams avenues, young people's prayer meeting on 
Friday evening, and class-meetings on Tuesday and 
Wednesday evenings. 

The weekly prayer meeting at the Presbyterian 
churches is on Friday evening, and young people's 
meeting on Tuesday evening. 

In the Baptist churches the weekly prayer meeting 
is on Wednesday evening. 

In the Congregational churches the we<'kly prayer 
meeting is held on Friday evening. In the First Church 
the young people's meeting is on Wednesday, and in 
the Second it is on Tuesday evenings. 

See names and location of all churches on the map. 



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J. M. SEELY & CO., 

195 Woodward Avenue- 
Manufacturers of and Dealers in 



PERPUMERY 



-AND- 



TOILET AKIlCiES, 



Druggists' Sundries, Etc. 



MEETINGS. 

MASONIC— A. & A. R. 

Michigan Sovereign Consistory 32 o. 

Mount Olivet Chap. Rose Croix 18° . 

Carson Council Princes of Jerusalem 16'^. 

Carson Grand Lodge of Perfection 14©. 
Y. R. 

Zion Lodge No. 1— Wednesday evening. 

Detroit Lodge No. 2— Tuesday evening. 

Strict Observance Lodge No. 3— Monday evening. 

Ashler Lodge No. 91 —Thursday evening. 

Oriental Lodge No. 240— Tuesday evening. 

Schiller Lodge No. 263— Wednesday evening. 

Eilwinnins: Lodge No. 297— Monday evening. 

Monroe Chapter No. 1. R A. M.— Thursday evening. 

Peninsular Chapter No. 16, R. A. M. — Wednesday 
eveninff. 

Monroe Council No. 1. R. & S. M.— Friday evening. 

Detroit Commandery No. 1, K. T,— Monday evening. 

The above meet at Masonic Hall, No. 132 Jefferson ave. 
ODD FELLOW. 

Michigan Encampment No. 1 — Second and Fourth 
Wednesday each month. 

Ingersol Encampment No. 29— First and Third Wed- 
nesday each month. 

Michisran Lodge No. 1— Every Monday. 

Olive Branch Lodge No. 38— Every Thursday. 

Wayne Lodge No 2— Every Friday. 

Washington Lodge No. 54— Every Tuesday. 
All of the above named Lodges meet in New Odd 

Fellow's Hall, and the following Lodges meet in the 

Old Hall. 

Detroit Lodsre No. 128— Every Wednesday evening. 

Sides Lodge No. 155 -Every Monday evening. 

French Lodge No. 1— Every Tuesday evening. 
I. O. OF G. T. 

Amaranth Lodge No. .386 -Thursday evening. 

Albertson Lodge No. 441— Tuesday evening. 

Rechabite Lodge No. 271— Wednesday evening. 

Refuge Lodge No. 506— Friday evening. 

Rechabite Camp No. 1 — Wednesday evening. 

Olive Branch Lodge No. 702— Tuesday evening. Meets 
corner Maybiiry ave. and Butternut street. 
All the other Lodges meet at Good Templar's Hall, 

northeast corner of Woodward ave and Grand River 

street. 



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JOHN B. SHEFFERLY, 

Importer and Dealer In 

CROCKERY, 

AND 

Grlass AVare 

LAMPS AND CHANDELIERS, 

Siluer-Plated Castors, Spoons & Forks, 

FINE TABLE CUTLERY, 

Tea Trays and Japaned Toilet Sets. 



We keep constantly on band 

A FULL LINE OF HEAVY HOTEL WARE, 

Which we can furnish on short notice, 

No. 140 Woodi;rard ave., 

CORNBK CAMPUS MARTIUS, 

DETROIT, - - MICH. 

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PUBLIC HALLS. 



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BT. ANDREW S HALL. 

le located on the corner of State street and Wood- 
ward avenue, and was formerly the First Methodist 
Church. 

It is used for public exhibitions, and will seat from 
700 to 800 persons. Application for its use should be 
made to Campbell & Sons, corner Woodward avenue 
and Congress street. 

THE DETROIT OPERA HOUSE. 

Built by Dr. E. M. Clark, faces the Campus Martins, 
seats 2,500 persons. Application for its ui*e should be 
made to Whitbeck & Chittenden, at the Russell 
House. 

LOCATION OP SOCIETY HALLS, 

Masonic Hall, Jefferson avenue, between Griswold 
and Shelby streets. 

Odd Fellow's Hall, Campus Martins, between Mon- 
roe and Woodward avenues. 

Good Templar's Hall, Woodward avenue, between 
State and Grand River streets. 

MERRILL HALL. 

Is situated on the corner of Woodward and Jefferson 
avenues, is used for all kinds of public exhibitions, 
and will accommodate 1,000 persons. For terms, ap- 
ply at the office. Room No. 4, Merrill Block. 

BEECHER OR TOUNG MEN's HALL. 

Located on Jefferson avenne, between Randolph and 
Brush streets, is rented for various public exhibitions, 
seats 1,500, and can accommodate 2,000. For terms, 
apply at the office. 

MUSIC HALL, 

The old Baptist Church, corner of Port and Griswold 
streets, is to be hereafter known as Music Hall, It 
will seat about 700, For terms, apply to Hiram 
Walker. 



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J' . W. H. DEWEY'S 

I€E CBEMM 



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Hefreshment Hooms 



Cor. Woodward and Adams Avenues, 



SiK^^ROl^. « MEIOSI, 



Ice Cream furnished for Families or Parties on short 
notice. 



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YOUNG MEN'S SOCIETY. 



The Young Men's Society was organized in January, 
1833, and has now about 1,000 members. It has 14,- 
084 volumes in its library. Any resident of the city, 
18 years old, may become a member by the payment 
of two dollars initiation fee and annual dues of two 
dollars. Applications for membership should be made 
to the Librarian, at their rooms in the Biddle House 
block. The Library is open from 10 a. m. to 9 p. m. 
The annual election of officers occuti first Friday 
in April. 



PUBLIC LIBRARY. 



The public library of the city ol Detroit i? located in 
the rear of old Capitol Building, on the corner of State 
and Griswold streets. It was established in May, 
1865, and is supported by the fines inflicted In the 
several criminal courts. It is open for consultation 
from 9 A. M. to 2 p. m., and for the loaning of books 
from 4 to 8 p. m. daily, except Sundays, and at pre- 
sent contains about 21,000 volumes. 

It is free to all residents of the city over eighteen 
years of age, and to such members of the High School 
as conform to its rules, and is under the control of 
the Board of Education. 



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M^YHCE^^T 



Business College. 



Persons familiar with the average work of Commer- 
cial Colleges often express surprise at the unprece- 
dented success of graduates of the M-iyhew Business 
College, whose accredited students readily obtain good 
situations, hold them permanently, and usually earn 
and receive repeated promotions. But the reasons are 
manifest. In the first place, this institution attracts 
an excellent class of young men. Then its course of 
study is very complete. All students are thoroughly 
instructed in the fundamental principles of accounts, 
upon a knowledge of which their progress and success 
largely depend. The teaching in this College is of the 
same thorough character which has given to Mayhew's 
Series of Book-keepings their national reputation, and 
led to their introduction and use in the best colleges 
and schools in the country. Students speak in the 
highest praise of President Mayhew's lectures on busi. 
ness and accounts, which never fail to clear up all 
difficulties and enable learners to thoroughly compre- 
hend their work. These lectures are very commonly 
spoken of as alone worth the full cost of a scholarship. 

For further information, call at the College, corner 
Congress and Randolph streets, or write for our Col- 
lege Journal, addressing 

IRA MAYHEW, 

I>etroit. 



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BOARD OF TRADE. 

The object of this association is the promotion of 
equitable principle? of trade and the advancement of 
the material interests of the city. It was organized in 
1856, and chartered under a general act of incorpora- 
tion passed by the Legislature in 1863. Among the 
privileges granted by the charter was the right to set- 
tle diflerences arising between members by arbitration, 
and after the hearing and determining of cases by the 
appropriate committees, the final award is made by 
law to have tae same effect as judgment in the Circuit 
Court. Every man in good standing may become a 
member by signing an application signifying his wish 
to join, and having the same presented to one of the 
officers of the Association. 

The annual dues for the current year have been fixed 
at $25 for those regularly transacting business at the 
Board, and $15 for other members, a numerous class 
whose chief object in having their names enrolled is 
the furtherance of the laudable objects sought to be 
promoted by the organization. The number" of mem- 
bers is about 3U0. The annual meeting for the election 
ol officers is held on the first Tuesday in Ma ch. 

Business sessions, devoted principally to buying and 
selling grain and other produce, are held daily between 
11:30 and 1 o'clock. 



DETROIT MECHANICS' SOCIETY. 



This association was founded in 1818, incorporated 
in 18:^0, and in 1828 the Common Council donated to 
the Society the property on the sotithwest corner of 
Griswold street and Lafayette avenue, consisting of 
two lots with a frontage of 130 feet on Griswold street 
and 75 on Lafayette avenue. The lots were then deem- 
ed worth $500. In 1839, the charter was again renew- 
ed, and 1860 it was finally organized under its present 
title. The present value of the property is from J75,- 
000 to $100,000. The number of memners is about 200. 

The annual meeting for the election of officers is 
held the first Monday in March, at 7 o'clock p. m. 

There are 3,000 volumes in the library ; and out of its 
income of about $1,000 a year from rents, the Society 
is able to add tach year some $300 to $^00 worth of 
books. The Library is open from 2 to 4:30 o'clock p, 
M., and from 7 to 9 o'clock P. M., on Wednesdays and 
Saturdays. 



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PIANO FOETES 



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Wholesale and Retail. 

PIANOS TO RENT, 

Rent Applied if Purchased, 

PIANOS SOLD ON MONTHLY PA Y ME NTS 

37 Monroe ATenue, Detroit. 

ADAM COUSE. 



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HOSPITALS. 



THE MARINE HOSPITAL. 

This Hospital is located on Jefferson avenue, just 
inside the eastern city limits, was established by and 
is under the control of the Uniced States. It was 
opened in September, 1858. It is supported in part by 
monthly tax ot 20 cents during the season of naviga- 
tion, upon all sailors employed upon the Lakes, the 
captain of each vessel being authorized to deduct this 
amount out of the wages of all employed on the ves- 
sel, and he is held responsible by the Collector of Cus- 
toms for the payment of this amount at the time his 
annual license is taken out or renewed. A record of 
all sailors thus reported is kept at the Custom House, 
and also at the Hospital, and on an order from the 
Captain of a vessel to the Collector of Customs, any 
sailor needing medical treatment is entitled to the care 
of the Hospital, and his board, without further charge. 
The property is probably worth |100,UU0. The present 
average of patients is 15 to 25, and 70 can be accommo- 
dated. None but sailors can be admitted as patients. 
Visitors are admitted from 10 a. m. to 12 m., and from 
2 to 4 p. M, 

ST. mart's hospital. 

Is located on Clinton street, between Antoine and 
Hastings street, and is in charge of the Sisters of 
Charity. It was established in 1840. The value of the 
property is about $20,000, and the title is vested in the 
Bishop. The hospital admits patients with any class 
of disease. The patients are mainly sent there on an 
order from the JJirector of the Poor, but others are 
frequently accommodated, and application for admis- 
sion should be made to the Sister in charge, at the 
Hospital. The price of board and attendance is from 
$4.00 to $8.00 per week. The average number of in- 
mates is 00, and 80 can be accommodated. Visitors 
are admitted from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. 



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S. FREEDMAN & BROS., 

Carpet Department, 

147, 149 and 151 Woodward Aue, 

We otier a Large Assortment of 



Body Brussels, Tapestry, 
THREE-PLY AND INGRAIN CARPETS. 

OIL CLOTHS, 

Window Shades & Lace Curtains 

At liOWEST Marliet Prices, 

S. FREEDMAN & BROTHERS, o 



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HOUSE OF SHELTER— WOMEN'S HOSPITAL 



HOUSE OF SHELTER. 

This Institution, located on Alfred street, immediate- 
ly opposite the House of Correction, is under the su- 
pervision of the officers of the House of Correction, 
but is managed by the Lady Matron and Officers. The 
value of the property is $30,000. It is designed 
especially for female prisoners discharged from the 
House of Correction, or any females of the class from 
which they come. Any female who wishes can be ad- 
mitted, subject to the approval of the matron in charge* 
The number of inmates is from 10 to 30. 

It is not open for ordinary public visitation. 

women's hospital and foundlings' home, 

Was established in November, 1868, and is located on 
Woodward avenue, rear of Harper Hospital. The 
Board of Managers consists of two members from each 
of the Protestant churches of the city. The member- 
ship fee is one dollar a year, and the annual meeting is 
on the second Tuesday in January. 

Its especial work is the care of maternity patients 
(principally unmarried) and foundlings. It admits 
persons from all the States and Provinces. 

Applications for admission should be made at the 
Home. The Advisory Committee meet every week, 
and all cases are referred to them. 

The average number of patients is from 20 to 25. 
The terms of treatment, with board, vary, according 
to circumstances, but the price is $4 per week. 

The expenses are paid by voluntary contributions 
and receipts from patients. 

Visitors are admitted at any time. 



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MEW KOliTHWEST ROITE. 



2 THEOUGH PASSENGEE TEAINS, 

With Elegant New Palace Coaches, 

EACH WAY DAIIiY. 



Its connection with the G. R. & I. R. R. at Howard 
Ci ty makes it the shortest and most direct route to the 
Grand Traverse region, and it is the shortest and only 
direct line 

FROM DETROIT TO 

Plymouth, Brighton, Howell, Fowjerville, Lansing, Grand 

Ledge, Portland, Lyons, Ionia, Greenville, 

i Howard City, 

:rANI> INTERMEDIATE POINTS.^''"" 

It is now prepared to transport freight in connection 
with the Blue Line, Merchants' Despatch, and other 
fast freight and railroad lines from the East, 

With Despatch at the Lowest Current Rates. 

|^°° Shippers by either of the above lines, will please 
consign freight and have packages marked care D. L. 
& L. M. R. R., Detroit, Mich. 

H, H. SMITH, President, Detroit. 
A. H. REESE, Sup't., Detroit. 



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CHARITABLE. 



PROTESTANT ORPHAN ASYLUM. 

This Institntion is located on Jefferson avenue near 
Elmwood avenue, and was organized in June, 1836. 
Tiie present value of all the property of the Institution 
is not far from $16,000. Its special work is indicated 
by its title. It also boards some half orphans, receiv- 
ing therefor from f 1.00 to $1.50 per week It is con- 
trolled by a Board of Managers, consisting of two per- 
sons from each of the Protestant churches of the city. 
Children can be admitted on application to Mrs. Lewis 
Allen. 

The average number of inmates is thirty-five, and 
sixty could be accommodated. The yearly expenses 
are *2,000. The means of revenue are annual mem- 
bership fees of $1, collections in the churches, proceeds 
of lectures, and interest on reserve fund. The Annual 
Meeting is on the second Thursday in January. Visi- 
tors are admitted on any week day at the usual hours. 

HOME FOR THE FRIENDLESS. 

This Institution is located on High street, between 
Woodward avenue and John R. street, and was estab- 
lished in 1861. Probable A'alue of property is $14,000. 
The Institution is managed by two or more ladies from 
each of the Protestant churches. Its object is to pro- 
vide a temporary home for homeless or friendless wo- 
men or children, and a boarding place for such small 
children as their mothers are unable to take care of. 
Applications for admission may be made to Mrs. John 
Harvey, Mrs. W. Throop. or Mrs. W. C. Hoyt. The 
average number of inmates is from 35 to 40, and 50 
can be accommodated. The yearly cash expenses are 
about $1,200, but many articles are donated. The 
sources of revenue are one dollar membership fee, and 
voluntary donations. The society issue a small month- 
ly paper, which has a circulation, in the city and State, 
of from 1,300 to 1,500, the price of which is 50 cents 
a year. 

The annual meeting of the society is on the first 
Tuesday in May. Visitors are admitted to the Home 
from 10 to 12 a. m., and torn 1 to 6 p. m. 



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GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY. 



THE 

GRAliD TRUNK RAIIWAY 

DETROIT, MICH., TO PORTLAND, ME. 

And River du Loup, Canada, 

CONNECTING WITH THE 

Michigan Central, IMichigan Southern, and the Detroit and 
Milwaul<ee, at Detroit, 

And with all the Principal 

RAILROAD, STEAMBOAT AND STA&E ROUTES 

OlSr THE LINE. 

THE GRAND TRUNK 

Connects with First Class Lines of Steamers for 

Liver*pool, Olasg-OTV, Slg, 

^" As a Freight Route this cannot be surpassed, 
as there is but one transhipment between Chicago 
and Portland. 

EDWARD REIDY, Passenger Agent, 

Cor. Woodward & Jefferson Aves. 

C. J. BRYDGES, Managing Director, Montreal. 

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CHARITABLE. 

ST. Luke's hospital and church home. 
St. Luke's Hospital was incorporated March 16, 1861 « 
but was not practically organized until 1864. It is 
located on the south side of Fort street, just outside 
the cHy limits, and within a short distance of Port 
Wayne. The value of the property of the organization 
is about 150,000. It is managed exclusively by mem- 
bers of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and is in- 
tended primarily as a Home and Hospital for the aged, 
sick, and poor of this denomination, but persons of all 
denominations may be admitted to its care. Some are 
admitted free, and the charge for other patients, in- 
cluding jnedical attendance, ranges up to $7 per week. 

There is at present an average of 15 to 18 inmates, 
and from 50 to 75 can be accommodated. Applications 
for admission should be made to Richard H. Hall, Esq. 
The annual cash expenses are about $1,800 ; very many 
articles, however, are donated. The Institution is 
maintained by collections in the several parishes, by 
membership fees of two dollars a year, voluntary do- 
nations, and the sums paid by inmates. 
the industrial school 
Is located on Grand River ave., near Washington 
avenue, and was established in June, 1857, and is con- 
trolled by representatives from all denominations in 
the city save Roman Catholic. The annual meeting of 
the society is held the first week in January. The 
present value of their property is about $12,000. The 
special work of the society is the clothing and 
educating poor children otherwise uncared for. The 
average attendance ol scholars is 70, and the yearly ex- 
penses in money, exclusive of donations of food and 
clothing, is about $1,400. The annual membership 
fee is one dollar, and this, with voluntary donations 
and entertainments, constitute the sources of reven- 
ue. Tickets are, however, sold to citizens at 50 cents 
per dozen, and these tickets, if presented at the 
school, will admit destitute children to the Institu- 
tion, subject to the future decision of the Visiting 
Committee. Girls under 14 and boys under 10 are ad- 
mitted. 

One daily meal is furnished regular scholars, and 
good lessons and attendance will procure reward tick- 
ets, payable in clothing. In this way nearly two suits 
a year are provided for the children. Visitors are ad- 
mitted from 9 A.. M. to 3 P. m., but from 11 to 12 m. is 
the best time to see the school. 



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GREAT WESTERN 

1872. I^.A.II.'^Ar^A.^Sr- 1872. 



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This Line extends from Windsor, Ont.. (opposite 

Detroit) to Niagara Falls, with Branch 

Lines from 

Hamilton to Toroiito, Harrisburg to Southampton, 

Romoka to Sarnia and Petrolia, and 

Glencoe to Fort Erie. 



On the arrival or departure of trains at Windsor, the 
Great Western Railway Ferry Steamers 

UNION, GREAT WESTERN & TRANSIT 

Ply to and from the Depots of the Michigan Central , 
Michigan Southern, and Detroit and Milwaukee Rail- 
roads with passengers who are going or have arrived 
hy the Great Western Railway, which makes close 
connections by the above Roads. 

The trains of the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY 
connect at Suspensiox Bridge and Buffalo with 
trains of the 

N. Y. CENTRAL & NEW YORK & ERIE 

For all Points East, North and South, 
Also, at TORONTO with the trains of 

And with the Steamers of the American Line, and 

Royal Mail Line, for points on Lake Ontario 

and the River St. Lawrence. 

FULLMAIT'S PALACE HOTEL & WAGfNEE'S SLEEFHTQ CABS 
ON NIGHT TRAINS. 

F. E. SNOW, 
Western Passenger Agent, Detroit, Mich. 
W. K. MUIR, Gen'l Supt., Hamilton, C. W. 
July, 1872. 



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ASYLUMS. 



THE CATHOLIC ORPHAN ASYLUM, 

Is located on Eandolph street, between Congress and 
Larned streets, and was established in July, 1851. It 
is under the charge of the Sisters of Charity, and has 
65 children under its care, and also maintains a day 
school, which has an attendance of 120 scholars. The 
Institution is maintained by voluntary contributions 
and an annual fair. The property made use of is worth 
$50,000. and is held by the Bishop. 

ST. ANTHONY'S MALE ORPHAN ASYLUM, 

Is located about four miles from the City Hall, on the 
Gratiot Road, and the grounds occupy 97 acres. The 
properly is vested in 12 Trustees from the several 
Catholic Parishes, and is worth about $35,000. The 
present number of children in the Asylum is 62. 

THE MICHIGAN RETREAT FOR THE INSANE 

Is located near Michigan avenue, between Porter and 
Woodbine streets, just outside the city limits. It was 
established in January, 1860. The grounds occupy 
about 23 acres, and with the buildings, are worth not 
far from $50,000, which is vested in the Sisters of 
Charity, who have the care and control of it. It is de- 
signed for the care of insane and epileptic persons, and 
applications for the care of patients should be made at 
the Retreat. The average number of inmates is 20 
persons, and 60 persons can be accommodated. The 
price of board and treatment ranges from $3.50 to 
$10.00 per week. 
Visitors can be admitted from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. 



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NORTHWESTERN MAP HOUSE, 

Established by John Farmer in 1826, 



SILAS FARMER & CO , 



31 Monroe Avenue, 

Corner Farmer Street. Detroit, mich, 



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Wisconsin, and the Lake Superior Mineral Regions, 
that were ever issued. 

Agents Wanted for our Dollar Maps. We give 
Big Commissions. 

|^°° We will soon issue a new and very complete 
' Map of Elmwood Cemetery. 

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HARPER HOSPITAL. 



The nucleus for the property of this Institution, in 
property, which was valued at nearly $35,000, was do- 
nated by Walter Harper, of Philadelphia, formerly 
of Detroit, in 1858, subject to an annuity of $1,000, 
afterwards reduced to $600 at his request. In 1859, 
and at subsequent times, Mrs. Ann Martin, by occu- 
pation a market gardener, donated property to the 
amount of about $12,000, subject to an annuity of some 
$600. 

A portion of the property donated by her, consisted 
of five acres of land fronting on Woodward avenue, 
1}^ miles from the City Hall, other five acres were 
added by purchase and the ten acres were offered the 
Government as a site for a Military Hospital during the 
war. The offer was accepted, suitable buildings erect- 
ed, and in January, 1866, the Hospital was opened and 
almost constantly occupied during the war by some 
scores of patients. In 1865. the buildings were turned 
over to the Association, on condition of their assum- 
ing the care of the invalid discharged soldiers of the 
State of Michigan. 

The present value of the property of the Association 
is over $100,000. The average number of inmates is 
60, and 100 can be accommodated. 

Applications for admission may be made to either of 
the following Trustees . R. W. King. B. Wight, Davib 
Cooper, A. C. McGraw, P. Buhl, J. S. Farrand, or 
Geo. B. Russell. 

The price of board ranges from $3.50 to $7.00 per 
week, including medical attendance. 

The Hospital admits for treatment those of all na- 
tionalities and religions, and for all diseases not con- 
tageous. 



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UNDERTAKER 



92 k U Lamed St. West, near Wayne, 



Residence, MICHIGAN EXCHANGE, 



DETROIT, 



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MICH. 



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CEMETERIES, 



ELMWOOB CEMETERY. 

This beautiful Cemetery lies in the city of Detroit, 
about two miles from the City Hall, and occupies 78 
acres of land, well diversified, of light, porous soil, 
well adapted to its design. The first lot of grouud, 41 
acres, was purchased in the spring of the year 1846. 
In October of 184b, it was opened for the interment of 
the departed ; and in March, 1849, it was incorporated 
by act of the Legislature. The number of interments 
to July, 1872, is about 12,000. 

W . li. Hamilton, Superintendent, at the grounds. 

INTERMENTS. 

No interments can take place except by permit of 
and under the supervision of the Superintendent and 
whenever interments are to be made, eight hours pre- 
vious notice must be given to the Superintendent of 
the grounds. 

Visitors in carriages can only be admitted by ticket 
from one of the Trustees. 

. .. WOODMERE CEMETERY. ,^^y 

;^Woodmere Cemetery is located in the town of 
Springwells, and is about four and a half miles from 
the City Hall. It embraces something over 200 acres 
of a sandy and porous' soil, and has a varied and undu- 
lated surface, with a Urge variety of native forest trees. 
A small stream winds through it, and the entire 
grounds are susceptible of being made a very attractive 
place of burial. The Association by which it is govern- 
ed was organized in July, 1867, and the Cemetery was 
formally opened in July, 1869. Visitors can obtain 
permits at the office. 
John W. McGrath, Agent, office corner Woodward 

avenue and Larned street. 
Fred. W. Higgins, Landscape Gardner and Superin- 
tendent. Office at the Cemetery. 
Whenever an interment is to be made, timely notice 
thereof must be given either at the office of the Ceme- 
tery in the city, or to the Superintendent of the 
grounds at the Cemetery Lodge, and a permit obtained 
therefor, specifying the name of the person to be in- 
terred, the size of the coffin, and designating the num- 
ber of the lot in which the grave is to be opened. 



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EDWARD BROMLEY, 



ELECTRO METALLURGIST 

TABLE WARE, 

Plumbers' Work, Watches, &c.. 

Watches Gilded in any Desired Color. 

SILVER PLATE POLISHING POWDER, 

Chemically Prepared— The Very Best. 

ALL WOMK WAUBJWTED. 

No. 55 Woodward Avenue, 



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CEMETERIES. 



MOUNT ELLIOTT CEMETERY. 

This Cemetery contains 30 acres, and is located just 
inside the eastern city limits. It was first opened in 
September, 1841. The Trustees are as follows : 
R R. Ellliott, p. McTernet, representing Cathedral 

Parish, 
Alex. E. Vigeu, F. Malloux, representing St. Ann's 

Parish. 
F. GiEs, A. H. ScHMiTTDiEL, representing St. Mary's 

Parish. 
W. BucHAKAN, Jno. MuLiT, representing Holy Trinity 

Parish. 
M. Frank, Jno. Schulte, representing St Joseph's 

Parish. 
Jno. Heffron, P. Blake, representing St. Patrick's 

Parish, 

INTERMENTS. 

An official certificate, in printed form, certifying 
under the signature of the Pastor of the Parish wherein 
deceased had resided, that said deceased is entitled to 
Christian burial from the parish specified, must be de- 
livered to the Superintendent before any interment 
can take place. Such certificate shall also give the 
name, nativity, age, disease and residence of the person 
to be interred. 

Application for lots should be made to John Rbid, 
Superintendent, at the cemetery. 

Rules for visitors same as at Elmwood. 

LUTHERAN CEMETERY. 

This Cemetery is located about three miles trom the 
City Hall, on the left hand side of the Gratiot Road, 
and contains 10 acres. 

It was opened in 1867. The officers are : 

H. A. Christiansen, Secretary. 

Fritz Fleck, Treasurer. 

H. Hattinner, Superintendent of the Ground. 

J. H. ToEPEL, City Agent. Residence on Gratiot 
street between Hastings and Prospect streets. 

The rules are similar to those of Elmwood Cemetery. 



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SAVE 15 DOLLARS 




DON'T BE HUMBUGGED 

Into giving the Sewing Machine RING Fifteen Dollars, 

when you can save that amount by using your 

own good sense, by getting the 

Although this machine was introduced in this city 
only one year ago, it has become the most popular 
Sewing iVJachine. All the high price Shuttle Machines 
made war against it. dpclaring the Machine, and they 
who sold it would soon fail. Facts prove all those 
statements false. Hundreds of these machines are now 
running in this city with entire satisfaction to the 
owners, while nearly all the Shuttle Machines, by 
which the Wilson was so stoutly opposed, have changed 
proprietors and are being numbered with things that 
have ceased to be popular Call at the rooms and make 
your selection. CHENEY, SON & BARTLETT, 

172 Woodward Avenue, Detroit 



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THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. 



The present or2;anization was created by act of the 
Legislature, March 26, 1867. Under its provisions four 
Commissioners, Messrs. Jeeome Croul, T. H. Hinch - 
MAN, B. Vbrnor and L. H. Cobb, control the depart- 
ment. 

There are six steam Fire Engines and two Hook and 
Ladder Companies. Seventy-eight men are employed 
in the service, and the expenses are about $85,000 a 
year, and the property of the Department is worth 
nearly $200,000. 



FIRE ALARM STATIONS. 



There are 60 Fire Alarm Stations in the city, which 
are located as follows : 
3— Engine House No. 1, Wayne street. 
4— Corner Woodward avenue and Larned street. 
5— Corner Shelby and Woodbridge streets (Board of 

Trade building.) 
6— Corner Second and Woodbridee streets. 
7— Engine House No. 3, Clifford street. 

12 City Hall. ^ .. . . . 

13— Corner Randolph and Gratiot streets. 

14— Engine House No. 2, cor. Antoine and Larned sts. 

15_Corner Brush street and Jefferson avenue. 

16— Police Station, Woodbridge street. 

21_Corner Hastings and Atwater streets. 

23— Corner Riopelle and Atwater streets. 

24— f^orner St. Aubin avenue and Atwater streets. 

27— Frost's Wooden Ware Works, Wight street. 

32_Corner Elmwood and Jefferson avenues. 

35— Comer Dubois street and Jefferson avenue. 



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£$TABIiISHED 1854. 



JAMES JENKS, 

Dealer in all kinds of 

MACHINERY 

AND SUPPLIES, 

29 Atwater St, East, 

Between Bates and Randolph Streets, 

DETROIT, - MICH. 

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FIRE ALARM STATIONS, 

CONTINUED. 

36— Engine House No. 5, cor. Riopelle and Larned Bts. 
37— Corner St. Antoine and Croghan streets. 
41 — Corner Kussell and Croghan stx'eets. 
4-.J— Corner Dequindre and Croghan sts, (car works.) 
43 — Corner Elmwood ave. and Clinton streets. 
45 — Corner Cheue and Clinton ste. 
46— Corner St. Aubin ave. and Sherman st. 
51 — Corner Russell and Catherine sts. 
52— Corner Hastings and Gratiot sts. 
53— Engine House No. 6, cor. Russell and High ste. 
54— Corner Dequindre and Gratiot sts. 
61— House of Correction. 
64— Corner Antoine and Watson sts. 
71 — Corner Beaubien and Marion sts. 
72— Corner Beaubien at. and Adams ave. 
121— Corner Woodward ave. and George st. 
124 — Corner Woodward ave and Peterboro st. 
126- Corner Woodward and Willis aves. 
134 — Corner Second and Brainard sts. 
135 — corner Cass ave. and Shelby st. 
136-- Corner Grand River and Middle sts. 
141 — Corner Third and Grand River sts. 
142— Corner Sixth and Grand River sts. 
143— Corner Ninth ave. and Grand River st. 
152— Corner National ave. and Canfield st. 
153 — Corner Seventh and Locust sts. 
154- Engine House No. 4, Orchard st. 
161 — Corner First st. and Michigan ave. 
162 — Corner Fourth and Porter sts. (Chair Factory.) 
163— Corner Sixth st. and Michigan ave. 
171— Corner 10th st. and Michigan ave. 
172 — Corner 13>^th st. and Michigan ave. 
212--Corner 18th st and Michigan ave. 
214_Corner 17th and Baker sts. 
216— Corner 12th and Abbott sts. 
217— Corner 10th and Porter sts. 
231— Corner 7th and Abbott sts. 
232— Corner 3d st. and Laiayette ave. 
234— Corner 5th and Woodbridge sts. 
235— Corner 8th and Woodbridge sts. 
241— Corner 11th and Fort sts. 
242— Corner 13th and Woodbridge sts. 
251— Corner 17>^ and Woodbridge sts. 
252— Gds Works, Twenty-second st. 



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New and Second 




147 Michigan Avenue, 

Corner of First Street. 



All Kinds of 

HOUSEHOLD G-OODS 

Constantly on Hand. 



The best prices paid for all kinds of Second ]^^ 
Goods, and both Sellers and Buyers may rely con- 
fidently that they will be fairly and justly dealt with. < • 



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REGISTRATION. 



Preceding all elections, except the election of city 
officers only, the Board of ReiJ:istration meet on the 
second Thursday, Friday and Saturday before election. 
For the city election, the Board raeeis on ihe Thursday 
and Friday next preceding the election. 

No person can register on election day, except he 
states on oath that sickness of himself or some near 
relative, or absence from the city on bnsincss pre- 
vented his registering at the proper time, and further- 
more, some other elector not a candidate for any office 
at that election must make oath, that he kno'ws tl^e 
person to be a legal voter and entitled to be registered. 

WHO MUST REGUTER. 

Every new comer, every person w^ho has recently 
attained his majority, and in short every voter who 
has not been previously registered. 

Every person who has changed the ward in which 
he resides, or has moved from one election district into 
another, in his ward, since he was last registered, must 
re-register. 



ELECTIONS. 



The annnal city election Is held on the first Tuesday 
after the first Monday in November of each year, in 
places in the several wards, to he designated by the 
Council, at least twenty days previous thereto. 

County officers are elected at the same time as Stite 
officers, and all of them for two years, except the Judge 
of Probate, wtio is elected for four years. 

State officers are elected every two years at the same 
time that City officers are elected, the election ' being 
held in those years in which the last figure in the year 
date is an even number. 

The election of United States officers is at the same 
time as other elections, and dating from 1868 and on- 
wards, it occurs every four years. 



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J. A. BERRY & CO., 



PAPER BOX 



26 Woodbrldge St. West, (ip Stairs,) 



DETROIT, MICH. 

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WHO MAY VOTE. 



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Ist. Every male inhabitant of the age of twenty-one 
jreare, who has resided in the State three months, and 
in some certain ward or township ten days preceding 
the election. 

2d. Every Indian twenty-one years of age, who is 
a native of the United States, who has no tribal re- 
lations. 

3d. Every male resident of foreign birth, twenty-one 
years of age, who has declared his intentions to be- 
come a citizen six months preceding the election, and 
who has resided in the State two and a half years. 

4th. All males born abroad, and twenty-one years 
old, whose parents became citizens of the United 
States before they (the children) were twenty-one years 
old, do not require to be naturalized, and occupy the 
same position as those in class No. 1. 

5th. All males born abroad whose parents made 
declaration of intentions, and died before completing 
their naturalization, may upon reaching the age of 
twenty-one years, be fully naturalized by taking the 
necessary oath before the Judge or Clerk of the Su- 

ereme or Circuit Court of Michigan, or the Circuit or 
•istrict Court of the United btatis. 
6th. All persons of foreign birth, who came here 
while under age, or who have been honorably dis- 
charged from tne army, can procure their naturaliza- 
tion papers at any time and thus become voters. 

7th. All males born in another country of American 
parents are legal voters, if of age. 



THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 



There are twenty -six school buildings located and 
named as shown on the Map, and containing sittings 
for 9,117 scholars. The buildings and other school 
pr perty being valued at about $500,000. The ex- 
penditures are not far from ,$200,000 per year, and in 
1871, 170 teachers weie employed, of whom 162 were 
women. The number of children in the city between 
5 and 20, as per census of 1871, was 28,779, of whom 
11,866 were enrollea as scholars in the Public Schools, 
with an average daily attendance of 7,749 The schools 
are under the efficient supei'intendence ot Duane 
Doty, Esq., who is also Secretary of the Board of 
Education. 



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H. SCHMITZ & CO., 

IIEIIS, EMMS yill! HIES 

CHURCH CARVING A SPECIALTY. 

Orders taken aud Estimates furnished on all kinds of 

CUSTOM CABINET WORK, 

SUCH AS 

Office Furniture, Counters, Tesks. (S!C.» &c. 

ALSO 

PARLOR. DRAWING AP DINING ROOM SUITS, 

IN ALL THE 

French, Italian, German, and English Styles. 
H. SCHMITZ & CO., 

115 Gratiot street, near corner Brush st., DETROIT. 

1^^ Mr. ScHMiTz is a graduate of the lloyal Art 
School of Munich, Bavaria, (South Germany,) and after 
completing his studies, visited the best Museums and 
Art Galleries of Europe, in order to further qualify him- 
self for his work. With these advantages, he certainly 
ought to be c mpetent. and in fact a visit to his place 
of business will satisfy any one that he is a skilful and 
thorough workman.— Publisher. 



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CITY TAXES. 



WHEN AND HOW PAYABLE. 

The tax lists for city taxes are usually confirmed 
about ttie middle of June, andean be paid durine: the 
month of July without percentage. On the 1st of Au- 
gust interest at the rate of one per cent, a month is 
added for July, and continues to be added at the same 
rate the first of each mouth, until the tax is paid 

If not paid by the first of January, the six per cent, 
that has thus accrued is added to the original tax, in- 
terest continues to be reckoned until paid at the rate 
of oiiC per cent, a month, and if not paid by the 10th of 
April, the cost of advertising, amounting to about 90 
cents, is added. Intert st still continues to be reckon- 
ed until paid, at the rate of one per cent, a month, and 
if rot paid by the 1st of June, the property is adver- 
tised and sold. It can, however, be redeemed at any 
time within one year from date of sale, by paying the 
amount due at time of sale and interest at the rate of 
twenty-five per cent, per annum. 



CITY EXPENSES FOR 1872. 

For Sinking Fund $10,000 00 

For Interest Fund 56,918 51 

For Citv Poor Fund 20,000 00 

For Board of Education Fund ■ 06.5(54 00 

For Contingent Fund 15,000 00 

For General Fund , 110,000 00 

For Fire Department Fund 85,066 26 

For Public Building Fund 3,(00 00 

For Park Improvement Fund 3,0i 00 

For Public Sewer Fund 85,000 00 

For Street Opening Fund , ...... 15.000 00 

For Metro) olitan Police Fund 74,000 00 

For General l^oad Fund 225,000 00 

For Road District Funds 46,300 00 

Total 1854,848 77 

The assessor's valuation of the property of the city 
for 1871, was as follows : Real Estate $.52,677,870 ; Per- 
gonal Property $21,831,433. Total $74,509,303. 



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VICER BROS., 



DEALERS IN 



Coal and Pig Iron 



OFFICE, YARD AND DOCK, 



Foot of Randolph Street^ 



DETROIT, IMLIOH. 



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STATE AND COUNTY TAXES, 



WHEN AND HOW PAYABLE. 

The assessment rolls for State and County taxes are 
made out the second week in October, and the taxes 
can be paid between November 15th and December 
15th without extra percentage. 

After December 15th, four per cent, is added for col- 
lection, and usually the taxes are required to be paid 
by the Ist of February or March, and the utmost limit 
of any extension of time for collection granted either 
by the Legislature or County Supervisors, is April Ist. 

If not paid at the time designated by the proper offi- 
cers, interest is reckoned, dating from February 1st, 
until paid, at the rate of fifteen per cent, per annum, 
and this, with the four per cent, for collection, and 
thirty cents for office charges, has to be paid with the 
tax. at the Countv Treasurer's Office. 

If not paid by June 1st, in addition to the four per 
cent, for collection, and the thirty cents office charges, 
interest is reckoned on the original tax and charged at 
the rate of thirty per cent, per annum until paid, dating 
from February 1st. On the first day of July, $1.50 is 
added for advertising notice of sale. Between July 1st 
and the first Monday in October, the taxes can still be 
paid, with the addition of 30 per cent, from February 
1st to the time of payment, the 4 per cent, lor col ec- 
tion, the 30 cents office charges, and $1.50 for advertis- 
ing. If not paid by the fir?t Monday in October, the 
property is sold for the amount of the original tax, 
interest at the rate of thirty per cent, per annum for 
the eight months from February 1st, and $1.50 for the 
cost of advertising. 

At any time after the sale up to September 31st, the 
property can be redeemed at the County Treasurer's 
office, by paying the amount sold for, and interest on 
the same at the rate of fifty per cent, per annum, 
which is charged quarterly in advance. 



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THJB 



Between the East and West 



IS NOW BT 

latfoll aii Hilwamli© 

Four Express Trains leave Detroit daily with 
passengers for 

Pontiac, Holly, Flint. Saginaw, Bay City, Owosso, St. 

Johns, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Chicago, 

Milwaukee, St. Paul, 

And all points on the Mississippi River. 

FIRST CLASS RELIABLE STEAMSHIPS, 

Built expressly for this Line, ply on the Lakes 
to and from each train. 

Pullman Sleeping Oars on all Night Trains. 

Close Connections made at Detroit with the 

Great Western, UU Sliore & MicMgaii Soiitbern 

For Buffalo, Rochester, Boston, New York, Philadel- 
phia, Toledo and Cincinnati, and with Cleveland 

and Lake Superior Lines of Steame-s. 
J^"For EMIGRANTS, this Line ofiers Quick, 
Cheap and Comfortable Transit. 

For Particulars, see Company's Time Table to be 
had at any of the Stations on application 
The Telegraph Line is now open for Public Business. 
A. WATSON, General Supt. 



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73 

! METROPOLITAN POLICE. 1 

The prescnl system was inaugurated May 1st, 1865, 
and the number of men now on the force is not far 
from 100. The force is nnder the control of four com- 
missioners, appointed by the Governor, Jacob S. Far- 
KAND being President. 

No member of the police force, shall, in the station 
house, or elsewhere, while on duty, drink any kind of 
liquor, or smoke, or (except in the immediate per- 
formance of his duty) enter any place in which intoxi- 
cating: drink of any kind may be sold or furnished. No 
intoxicating liqnor shall, upon any pretext, be intro- 
duced into the station houses, except by advice of a 
reputable physician ; nor shall smoking be allowed at 
any time in the public office of a station house. 

No one will be appointed on the police for Ms reli- 
gions or political opinions, and officers will avoid all 
religious or political discussions in the station houses 
or elsewhere, while on duty. They thall not take part 
in any convention held for the nomination of any can- 
didates for any poMtical office. Sergeants and patrol- 
men, at all times and on all occasions when on duty, 
shall conspicuously display their badges, so that the en- 
tire surface of the same may be easily and distinctly 
seer. Persons wishing the services of policemen for 
special occasions, can obtain them on application to the 
Superintendent. The charge is $3 for 12 hours or less. 



THE COURTS. 
The'-e are six Justices Courts, sunposed to be always 
in session. The Central Station Police Court is in ses- 
sion daily from 7 a. m. The Police Court proper is in 
session at the courtroom in rear of the Jail, daily at 9 
A. M. and 2 p m. The Recorder's Court hold its sessions 
in the City Hall, beginning at 9 a m. the first Monday 
of each month, and continuing as long as necessary. 
The Circuit Court of Wayne County holds its sessions 
in the City Hall. It has usually five sessions a year, 
and often continues in session the entire year. The 
Suprctae Court of Michigan has four sessions annually, 
two in Detroit in April" and October, and two in Lan- 
sing in January and July. The Probats Court holds 
its >ession8 in the City Pall and is supposed to be al- 
ways in session. The Co?/ri of Bankruptcy holds its 
sessions at the Office ol H. K Clarke. The United 
States Circuit and District Comets hold their sessions 
over the Post Office, and begin their regular sessions 
on the first Tuesday in the months of March, June a-id 
November. The U. S. District Court holds sessions 
tor the trial of Admiralty cases only, the first Tuesday 
L in each month. • 



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— «- 

'the old, eeliable and popular route 

BETWEEN 

CANADA AND THE WEST, 

IS BY THE 

Michigan Central R. R. 

The ONLY Road connecting with ALL Trains on Grand 
Trunk &, Great Western Railways. 

DETROIT AND CHICAGO ! 

Pour Through Express Trains Daily . Each Way 

(SUNDAYS EXCEPTED.) 

One Night Train Each Way on Sundays ! 



PASSENGER COACHES 

Have all the latest improvements in Heating, Light- 
ing, and Ventilation. The trucks have six 
wheels. Safe and Smooth running. 

S^" Westingliouse Air Brake on all Express Trains. ^^^ 

No CMnp of Cars Detween Detroit and CMcago. 

Baggage Checked Through to all Points ! 
PULLMAN'S PALATIAL SLEEPING CARS 

On all Night Trains ! 

LADIES' CARS ON ALL NIGHT TRAINS 1 

First-class Eating Houses, (with ample time allowed 

for taking meals, at Detroit, Ann Arbor, 

Jackson, Marshall, Niles, &c. 

fW° For Emigrants, this line offers unusual facilities 

—Luxurious Bathing Rooms, Good Cars, &c. 

Through Tickets can be obtained at all Railroad 
Ticket Offices Be sure and ask for them via the 
MICHIGAN CENTRAL R. R., and please see that you 
get them by that Line. 
C. H. HURD, H. E. SARGENT, 

Asst. Gen. Supt., Detroit. Gen. Supt., Chicago. 



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THE JAIL. 

This institution is located on Clinton street near 
Beaubien street, and immediately in the rear of the 
Sheriff's residence. . ^^ „ 

The building cost about $30,000. It contains 84 cells 
and half of them are usually occupied. 

HOUSE OF CORRECTION. 

The grounds occupied are embraced within and 
bounded by Russell, Kiopelle, Alfred and Wilkins 
streets The present total value of the land, build- 
ings and appurtenances, is full $:WO,UOO. The capacity 
of the establishment is for 450 prisoners, and nearly 
this number are generally conflned there. These 
prisoners are received from counties in the State of 
Michigan, including the city of Detroit, and from some 
of the Territories in the Northwest. 

The Institution ie managed by the Common Council 
of the city of Detroit, who delegate a Board of 
three Inspectors (who serve without compensation,) 
with the Mayor, to generally supervise it. The 
average income over all expenses, for the past five 
years, is from *16,000 to $20,000, which has been in- 
vested in buildings, added since the Institution was 
first erected, and in capital used to carry on the manu 
facturing. The labor of the prisoners is principally 
expended in the manufacture of chairs, risng of 180,000 
being made each year, of the value of $150,000. 

Superintendent— Z. R. Brock way. 

Visitors are admitted between the hours of 9 to 12 a. 
M. and 2 to 5 p. m. 

WATER RESERVOIRS. 

The two receiving and supply basins of the Detroit 
Water Works are located between Riopelle and De- 
quindre, and Wilkins and Detroit streets, and were 
built in 1857-8, at a cost of $1-22,000. They occupy four 
acres of ground, having embankments 30 feet hign, and 
an elevation of 175 feet above the River. Each basm is 
200 feet square ; thev together will hold 10,000,000 gal- 
lons of water; they are filled every two days. The 
top of the embankment is reached by easy steps, and is 
well worth a visit. Tickets lor free admission can be 
procured at the uflSce of the Company, 221 Jefferson 
avenue. Visitors are admitted from April 1st to De- 
cember 1st. On week days, from 9 o'clock a. m until 
sunset. On Sundays, from 2 o'clock p. m. until sunset. 



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L H. WOLFF & CO., 



tk.tji^k: 



MANUFACTURERS, 



215 Jefferson Avenue, 






17 



V/ATER RATES 



I'EK 

ANNUM 

For families cousistiiig of three persoua oc- 

cupyiiitr not more than five rooms $5 00 

Four persons, occupying not more than six 

rooms (5 00 

Five persons, occupying not more than seven 

rooms t 7 00 

Six persons, occupying not more than eight 

rooms ... 8 00 

Seven or eiglit persons, occupying not more 

than ten rooms U 00 

Nine or ten persons, occupying not more than 

twelve rooms 10 00 

And for each additional person more than ten. 75 
And for each additional room over the num- 
ber designated 50 

Families procuring water beyond their own premises, 
shall he charged one dollar less than the foregoing 
Hires. 

Rates are payable quarterly in advance at the office. 
Quarters commence on the first days of January, April, 
-Inly and October, Rates may be paid during the first 
or" the quarter without percentage : five per cent, is 
added after the first month, and t n per cent, if not 
paid during the quarter, and if not then paid promptly, 
on demand being made, the water will be shut off. 
Office— 221 Jefferson Avenue. 



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WATER PIPES 



All general distribution pipes are laid at the expenee 
of the city as fast as the Commissioners deem best, 
and all applications for extensions made at the office, 
are carefully considered. 

All service-pipes must be put in by a licensed Plumb- 
er, at tbe expense of the individual 

Petition to make connections with water pipes must 
be made at the office on blank forms there furnished. 



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"O — >-M 

PIXLEY BROTHERS, 

UPHOLSTERERS, 

IVo. 197 Woodward Auenue, 

GODFREY BLOCK, DETROIT. 



Manufacturers and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in 
BEDBINO AND BEDllOOM FURNITURE 

Of every description. 

Lounges, Mattresses, Quilts, Pillows, 

SHEETS, PILLOW CASES, &c. 

Particular attention is called to our large stock of 

MATTRESSES AND PILLOWS, 

For furnishing Private Houses, Hotels, Public Institu- 
tions, Vessels and Steamboats. 
|^°° We are prepared to till large orders on short 
notice. The public are invited to give ue a call and 
inspect our goods. 

PIXLEY BROTHERS. 



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PUBLIC DRINKING FOUNTAINS. 



These upeful as well as ornamental additionp to our 
"public institutions," were erected durinc; Ihe sum- 
mer of 1871. They are located as follows : 
1. Intersection of Woodward avenue and Fort street. 

with gas. 
2 Front of Opera House, Campus Martins, with jjas. 

3. Intersection of Tase street and Grand River ave. 

4. Intersection of Randolph and Congress streets and 

Michigan Grand avenue. 

5. Intersection of First and Woodbridge streets and 

Jefferson avenue, with sras. 

6. Intersection of Raiidolph and Gratiot streets and 

Miami avenue, with gas. 

7. Intersection of Woodward avenue and Atwater 

street, with gas. 

8. Intersection of Jefterson and Woodward avenues, 

with gas. 
The total coat of the same was $2,786 28. 



SEWERS. 



Public Sewers are those which are built by public 
tax, for general drainage purposes. Lateral Sewers 
are built by special assessment upon the particular 
lots benefitted, the cost being estimated upon the 
amount of square feet that there is in each lot. 

The theory of the Board of Sewer Commissioners is. 
that every lot is entitled to drainage, and on the peti- 
tion of even one individual to the Common Council, 
the petition is referred to the Board and at their dis 
cretion, a sewer may be ordered. 
Length of main sewers built from 1835 

to 1871 inclusive 34 miles 1,279 ft. 

Length of lateral sewers built from 

183.5 to 1871 inclusive 3« miles 4,081 ft. 



Total length of all sewers built 71 miles 84 feet. 

Cost of main sewers built from 1835 to 

1871 t858,860 73 

Cost of lateral sewers built from 1835 

to 1871 237,625 70 



Total cost of all the sowers built .... $1,096,486 4S 



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